Port Blair, Nov. 10: The Government of India issued an office Memorandum directing all establishment under Govt. of India to release Bonus to all employees including casual and other workers with a minimum of Rs. 1200/-. It is understood that there is some hesitation in the Govt. department to extend the benefit to the Daily rated workers working in various department specially in APWD. The Govt. of India circular is very clear in this matter which says that, “The casual labours who have worked in offices following a 06-day per week for at least 240 days for each year for the 03 years or more will be eligible for the this Non-PLB (Adhoc Bonus) payment”.

Taking up the issue with the Chief Secretary, the former Member of Parliament, Shri Bishnu Pada Ray requested for look into the matter sympathetically and take suitable action on the above line. He also requested to issue suitable direction to concerned department to ensure the payment of above.